KERN LAWN SERVICE INC
About us
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED. ADDITIONAL ADDRESS: 915 N Albert st Suite #1 SAINT PAUL, MN 55104. ADDITIONAL CONTACT: PETER KERN.
Business highlights
Services we offer
CONSULTATIONS., DIRT, GENERAL LANDSCAPING, LANDSCAPING: MULCH INSTALL, SOD & SEED INSTALLS, STONE RETAINING WALLS & PATIOS, TOTAL LAWN & MAINTENANCE
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
| Number of Stars | Image of Distribution | Number of Ratings |
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| 78% | ||
| 13% | ||
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| 3% | ||
| 6% |
We had on site Kasota Stone of our own and they mixed and matched with additional stone to create a very pleasing wall. They disposed of railroad ties in a safe and environmentally manner at a hazardous waste site.
Kern is very professional and easy to work with. I haven't had a single issue with their services.
all sod took perfectly, and still looks great 1yr later.
In and out quickly really made my home look great !
The lawn they planted was high quality sod that was professionally installed very quickly. They had a large crew of guys that were very attentive to details. When they missed something, John had them back to fix it the same day. The sod has done very well despite being planted in a challenging yard with large mature trees that cast a lot of shade.
Kern also handled our winter snow removal. We paid for priority removal, and the snow was consistent shoveled within a few hours of the end of the store. They usually used snow blowers and shovels, but used the truck for our driveway a couple times when it was deep. Their snow removal contract really favors the contractor (overages for deep snow and >5 trips to the home per month) but the quality of their work was worth the cost.
Their office was always responsive to billing inquiries and John was very reponsive via text and email. They can autobill your credit card, which was a plus.
The soil was nice but I have a few concerns. Their compost is made with yard waste that customers drop off, so I knew that this was a bit of a crap shoot. There was lots of clay so I had to add more manure to lighten it up a bit. Also, it was full of seeds that promptly began to sprout. My understanding is that that happens when the compost pile isn't turned completely.
A bummer....because spent the money for the convenience of not having to amend yet had to do it anyway.
Overall, my plants are doing great and the folks at Kern's are very nice and knowledgeable.
Would probably seek a source with cleaner compost next time, but would use these guys for other landscaping materials.
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